| The Muckrakers Contributor(s): Gallagher, Aileen (Author) |
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ISBN: 1404201971 ISBN-13: 9781404201972 Publisher: Rosen Young Adult OUR PRICE: $28.95 Product Type: Library Binding - Other Formats Published: January 2006 Annotation: Today's investigative journalism had its origins in the writings of the muckrakers, journalists who exposed government corruption and unfair business practices. They also championed the rights and lives of immigrants and the poor. The stark realism evoked in their articles led to calls for reforms in business and government. This exciting title highlights the exploits of famous muckrakers such as Upton Sinclair, Nellie Bly, and Ida B. Tarbell. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Social Science | Media Studies |
| Dewey: 302.230 |
| LCCN: 2004002683 |
| Series: Progressive Movement 1900-1920: Efforts to Reform America's New Industrial Society |
| Physical Information: 0.28" H x 7.34" W x 8.72" (0.47 lbs) 32 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 104660 Reading Level: 5.8 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 0.5 |